Citation Clerk

Probate Department Citation Clerk

The Probate Department Citation Clerk performs clerical duties that include proof and issuance of citations, subpoenas and writs as requested by customers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Issues and prepares citations.
• Maintains logs pertaining to citations and certified mail.
• Reviews and maintains reports.
• Answers phones and assists attorneys and court staff with questions regarding citations.
• Clears queues in case management system.
• Publishes citations with the Office of Court Administration.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Must meet all eligibility requirements to register to vote in the State of Texas. All applicants must register and take the HRT Clerical Skills Test and score a minimum of 85% with a typing speed of 35 W.P.M. and 80% accuracy.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution.
• Minimum of one (1) year of clerical experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to type 35 words per minute with 80% accuracy and 85% accuracy on the clerical skills test.
• Ability to work overtime without prior notification and work flexible hours as required.
• Organization and time management is a requirement.
• Effective written/verbal communicator, and attentive listener.
• Exceptional clerical skills, particularly those related to typing and filing.
• Ability to work independently and set priorities based on deadlines.

Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• Regular Full-time
• Monday
  - Friday | 8:00 A.M.
  
  - 4:30 P.M.
• Overtime as needed.

Salary:

• $20.00 Hourly
• Based on 26 pay periods

Location:

• Downtown Houston
  - Civil Courthouse, 201 Caroline, Houston, TX 77002
• (This position does not include paid parking; a subsidized Harris County Metro card is available after employees receive their first paycheck.)

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.